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TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
July 18-20, 2012
Mission Statement: To establish, uphold and enforce professional standards of excellence and communicate those standards to the public and educators for the benefit of Oregon’s students.
Goals: • Establish high standards for educator preparation excellence and regularly review approved programs for delivery of adopted licensure standards.
• Provide leadership for professional licensure standards including standards for: cultural inclusion; educator dispositions; subject-matter competency.
• To provide timely high quality services to licensees, higher education, and the public.
• Maintain and develop clear, concise and easy to understand administrative rules.
• Establish high standards for educator professional conduct and regularly communicate those standards to the field.
The Commission meeting will be held at the Keizer Renaissance Inn, 5188 Wittenberg Lane, Keizer, OR 97303 in the Blanc Room.
Note: Facilities at the Keizer Renaissance Inn are accessible for persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special accommodations or services due to disabilities should submit requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to: TSPC, 250 Division Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, or 503-373-1260.
STANDING COMMITTEES
ExecutiveRobert Sconce, Jr., Chair
Milt Dennison, Vice-Chair
Bill Beck
Shirley Madathil
Kathleen Sundell
Gary Humphries, Committee Chair / Professional Practices
Bill Beck, Chair
Robert Sconce, Jr., Vice-Chair
Linda Brown
Anne Erwin
Gary Humphries
Program Approval
Milt Dennison, Chair
Shirley Blanchard, Vice-Chair
Judith Brizendine
Linda Brown
Mark Girod
Jeff Matsumoto
Heidi Sipe / Licensure
Gary Humphries, Chair
Shirley Madathil, Vice-Chair
Mark Ankeny
Lea Bates
Bill Beck
Olga Cobb
Anne Erwin
Kathleen Sundell
All times listed on the agenda are approximate.
The Commission reserves the right to rearrange the agenda, except for legally posted hearing times, to conduct Commission business expeditiously and efficiently.
*** Please place cell phones and pagers on silent or vibrate during Commission meeting. ***
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TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012
6:00-8:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DINNER – McNary Restaurant, 155 McNary Estates Drive North, Keizer OR 97303
Discuss Agenda
Review Executive Committee Retreat
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012
8:00-8:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION-Keizer Renaissance Inn, Blanc Room
Robert Sconce, Jr. Chair
The Commission holds an executive (non-public) session on the following matters:
1. regarding privileged consultation regarding other legal matters under ORS 192.660(2)(f)
2. consideration of Executive Director’s performance under ORS 192.660(2)(i)
8:30 a.m. FULL COMMISSION CONVENES—Keizer Renaissance Inn, Blanc Room
Call to Order Robert Sconce, Jr., Chair
1.0 PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
8:30-9:00 a.m.
1.1 Introduction and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests
(Guest Comments Regarding Non-Agenda Items) Click here to listen
1.2 Discussion of Agenda Format and Acceptance of Agenda
Action Item Click here to listen
** 1.3 Approval of Minutes—(July 2011 and November 2011 meetings)
Action Item
1.4 Chair Sconce’s Report
1.5 Executive Director Chamberlain’s Report Click here to listen
1.6 Reports from Liaison Appointees:
State Board / Joint Boards of Education Robert Sconce/Gary Humphries
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Educator Effectiveness Wkgp Robert Sconce/Vickie Chamberlain/Keith Menk
Click here to listen
** 1.7 Review of Correspondence and Information of Interest to Commissioners
2.0 COMMISSION TRAINING
9:00-10:30 a.m.
2.1 Board Orientation on Legal Issues Raul Ramirez, DOJ
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2.2 Commissioner 101 (Meeting details) Robert Sconce, Jr.
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10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
3.0 COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAM APPROVAL ISSUES
10:45-5:00 p.m. Milt Dennison, Program Approval Chair
3.1 New Elementary and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tests Score Setting
Action Item Click here to listen
3.2 World Language Tests for French, German and Chinese
Action Item Click here to listen
3.3 Abolish and Re-Establish PRAXIS Tests (Hearing Impaired, Vision Impaired, Reading,
Early Childhood)
Action Item Click here to listen
3.4 Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Pilot Implementation and Teacher Work Sample (TWS) Collaboration Progress Report
Information/Discussion Item Click here to listen
3.5.1 Willamette University Proposed Major Modifications (MAT, Reading, ESOL)
Action Item Click here to listen
12:00-1:00 p.m. COMMISSION LUNCH—Keizer Renaissance Restaurant
COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAM APPROVAL ISSUES (Cont.)
3.6 Timeline to Implement Basic Skills Test Requirements
Action Item Click here to listen
Additional discussion Click here to listen
3.7 Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization Alternative Pathway
Information / Discussion Item Click here to listen
3.8 Temporary Extension of Lewis and Clark Program Approval Date
Action Item Click here to listen
3.9 Warner Pacific College Site Visit Update
Information Item Click here to listen
3.10 University of Phoenix Progress Report
Action Item Click here to listen
3.11 Math Specialization (continued)
Discussion Item Click here to listen
Part two Click here to listen
Additional comments Click here to listen
3:00-3:15 p.m. Break
3.12 CAEP State Partnership Update
Action Item Click here to listen
3.13 ESD Superintendent Endorsement Standards
Action Item Click here to listen
3.14 Future Site Visit Dates
Information Item Click here to listen
3.15 Concordia University of Chicago Illinois Education Leadership Program
Information Item Click here to listen
3.16 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Standards
Information / Discussion Item Click here to listen
** 3.17 Southern Oregon University World Language in Chinese Program Approval
Action Item Click here to listen
3.18 Program Approval Rules Proposed for Adoption
Discussion Item Click here to listen
3.19 Counseling Programs Alignment with Newly Adopted Standards Timeline
Action Item Click here to listen
3.20 Eliminate Waiver of Basic Skills Through Coursework
Action Item Click here to listen
5:00 p.m. RECESS
Dinner—ON YOUR OWN
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012
8:30 a.m. RECONVENE—Keizer Renaissance Inn, Blanc Room
4.0 COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF LICENSURE ISSUES
8:30-10:15 a.m. Gary Humphries, Licensure Chair
4.1 Candidates Reviewed for Alternative Assessment
Action Item Click here to listen
4.2 Alternative Assessment Role in Accountability Movement
Discussion Item
Part one Click here to listen
Part two Click here to listen
**4.2 as modified by the Commission
4.3 Professional Development Planning Rules / Implementation Plan
Action Item
Part one Click here to listen
Part two Click here to listen
4.4 Adding Endorsements with Substitute Experience
Action Item Click here to listen
4.5 Request for New CTE License
Discussion Item Click here to listen
4.6 Report on Licensure Issuance/Customer Service
Information Item Click here to listen
4.7 Licensure Rules Proposed for Adoption
Discussion Item Click here to listen
4.8 Review of OAR 584-052-0027 (Executive Director Waiver)
Information Item Click here to listen
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
5.0 LICENSURE REDESIGN DISCUSSION
10:30-12:00 p.m. Robert Sconce, Jr., Chair
5.1 Purpose of Redesign
Discussion Item Click here to listen
5.2 Licensure Redesign Issues
Information/Discussion Item Click here to listen
5.3 Teacher Licensure Redesign Committee Appointment
Information Item Click here to listen
12:00-1:00 p.m. COMMISSION LUNCH—Keizer Renaissance Restaurant
6.0 COMMISSION BUSINESS
1:00-2:00 p.m. Robert Sconce, Jr., Chair
6.1 Budget Update Click here to listen
Information Item Vickie Chamberlain
6.2 Report on NASDTEC Conference Click here to listen
Information Item Vickie Chamberlain
6.3 Meeting Calendar for 2013-14 Click here to listen
Information Item Chair Sconce
6.4 Nominating Committee for 2013 Executive Committee Click here to listen
Information Item Chair Sconce
** 6.5 TSPC Work Plan
Information Item Chair Sconce
** 6.6 TSPC Data Reports
Information Item Chair Sconce
** 6.7 Expenditure Report for the Month of June 2012
Information Item Chair Sconce
7.0 FULL COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ISSUES
2:00-2:30 p.m. Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
7.1 Report on Investigative Staffing
Information Item Click here to listen
7.2 Review of Case Assignments (Regions/Zones)
Information Item Click here to listen
7.3 Professional Practices Backlog Report
Information Item Click here to listen
7.4 Report on Annual Disciplinary Lists
Information Item Click here to listen
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RULE PROPOSALS, ADOPTIONS AND REPORTS
2:45-4:45 p.m. Robert Sconce, Jr., Chair
8.1 Licensure Rules to Hearing
Action Item Click here to listen
8.2 Licensure Rules to Adopt from June 2012 Hearing
Action Item Click here to listen
Vote Click here to listen
8.3 Professional Practice Rules to Adopt from June 2012 Hearing
Discussion Click here to listen
Vote Click here to listen
8.4 Program Approval Rules to Hearing
Action Item Click here to listen
8.5 Program Approval Rules to Adopt from June 2012 Hearing
Action Item Click here to listen
Discussion from agenda item 3.18 Click here to listen
Vote Click here to listen
9.0 Consent Agenda
4:45-5:00 p.m. The policy procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: 1.3, 1.7, 3.17, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7. Any of these items may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda.
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5:00 p.m. RECESS
Dinner—ON YOUR OWN
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012
8:30 a.m. RECONVENE—Keizer Renaissance Inn, Blanc Room
11.0 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES HEARINGS, INVESTIGATION MATTERS AND INVESTIGATION REPORTS
8:30 – 12:00 p.m. (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
The Commission holds executive (non-public) sessions on the following matters:
1. receiving and discussing preliminary investigation reports on complaints and charges against licensed educators
2. taking action to dismiss the complaint or to charge the educator
3. deliberating the hearing record in disciplinary proceedings
4. consulting with counsel regarding litigation likely to be filed under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and; regarding privileged consultation regarding other legal matters under ORS 192.660(2)(f)
Adoption of an order resulting from a hearing must be done in public session. See ORS 192.660(2)(b) and ORS 342.175 to 342.190.
12:00-1:00 p.m. COMMISSION LUNCH—Keizer Renaissance Restaurant
12.0 FULL COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ISSUES
1:00–1:30 p.m. (PUBLIC SESSION) Bill Beck, Professional Practices Chair
^ 12.1 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-02-0004 (Tillamook SD)
Action Item
^ 12.2 Stipulated Order—Case #2010-01-0009 (Bend-LaPine SD)
Action Item
^ 12.3 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-05-0007 (North Clackamas SD)
Action Item
^ 12.4 Stipulated Order—Case #2010-05-0017 (n/a)
Action Item
^ 12.5 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-09-0003 (Rogue River SD)
Action Item
^ 12.6 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-04-0013 (Salem-Keizer SD)
Action Item
^ 12.7 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-10-0015 (Bend-LaPine SD)
Action Item
^ 12.8 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-04-0012 (Salem-KeizerSD)
Action Item
^ 12.9 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-10-0008 (Douglas ESD)
Action Item
^ 12.10 Stipulated Order—Case #2011-02-0013 (North Clackamas SD)
Action Item
^ 12.11 Stipulated Order—Case #2008-11-0012 (Ontario SD)
Action Item
^ 12.12 Stipulated Order—Case #2012-02-0029 (Mosier Community School)
Action Item
^ 12.13 Stipulated Order—Case #2012-01-0022 (Eugene SD)
Action Item
^ 12.14 Stipulated Order—Case #2009-05-0005 (Jefferson Co SD)
Action Item
13.0 Professional Practices Consent Agenda
1:30-1:35 p.m. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a tilde “^”: 12.1 through 12.14. Any of these items may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda.
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1:35 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Future meetings
1) November 1-2, 2012 – Red Lion Hotel, Salem
2) February 7-8, 2013
3) April 25-26, 2013
4) July 24-26, 2013
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